lou5 mong5魯莽鲁莽
Jyutpinglou5 mong5
Yalelóuh móhng
Definition
Reckless, rash, or extremely careless without considering the consequences.
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How it's used
Describes a person or action that lacks foresight and acts impulsively without considering the potential consequences. While it is a standard term, it carries a slightly formal or literary weight compared to purely colloquial expressions like 冒失 or 唔經大腦. It is frequently used in professional or serious contexts to criticize poor judgment.
Examples
He is so reckless, how can we trust him with the task?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 粗心, which refers more to simple carelessness or making small mistakes due to lack of attention. 魯莽 implies a more serious, active disregard for safety or logic that can lead to significant trouble.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
